Recent content by Erin M.

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    Small theatre, big sound problems

    Thank you, thank you all around. I feel so much better knowing that I am justified in the concerns that I brought to the attention of my supervisors at our most recent meeting. I heard the warning bells and saw the red flags too, and I completely agree that this should not be some slap-dash...
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    Small theatre, big sound problems

    That was exactly the issue, @themuzicman. People touched things, unplugged things, reset levels...no fun. Floor mics aren't my favorite option either, for the same reason that you mention, but all of our equipment worked just fine last year and the "big guy" wasn't happy with the volume. A...
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    Small theatre, big sound problems

    Thanks for your response, Dave. The auditorium seats 218. The room is basically a trapezoid: 40' long in the front, 55' long at the back of the house, approx. 40' deep and 20-25' tall (slight incline in the ceiling). The stage dimensions are approx. 36' long (50' including the wings), 15'...
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    Small theatre, big sound problems

    I work at a small private school, and we need to make some quick upgrades to our sound system. Here is the current set-up for reference:2 hanging condenser mics, cheap, very little amplification CFX16 MKII mixer in the sound & lighting booth podium mixer (Yamaha MG102C) with iPod, CD...
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